A \(3/2\) stability result for a regulated logistic growth model (Q1599871)

The authors study the following control system \[ \dot n(t)= rn(t) \left[1-\frac{n(t-\tau)}{K}-cu(t)\right],\qquad \dot u(t)= -au(t)+bn(t-\tau), \] where the function \(u\) is a feedback control variable, \(K, r, a, b, \tau, c\in (0, \infty)\) are constants. A sufficient condition which guarantees the global asymptotical stability of the positive equilibrium is obtained. The result improves some existing criteria for this model. It is in a form that is related to the number 3/2 and the coupling strength, and thus, is comparable to the well-known 3/2 condition for the uncontrolled delayed logistic equation. The comparison seems to suggest that the mechanism of the control in this model might be inappropriate and a new mechanism should be introduced.